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LC 4266

Establish right to work laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 4266 aims to establish right-to-work laws, banning union membership or dues as a condition of employment; the draft died in process, so no current effect.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 4266

Summary of LC 4266 — Establish Right to Work Laws

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: LC 4266
  • Title: Establish right to work laws
  • Status: Draft Died in Process
  • Introduced: January 6, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Labor and Employment (see also Unemployment Insurance; Workers' Comp)

What the bill appears to intend

  • The title indicates an aim to establish right-to-work provisions. In general, right-to-work laws restrict requirements that employees must join or financially support a labor union as a condition of employment.
  • The exact definitions, scope, and precise language of LC 4266 are not provided in the available information. Therefore, the summary cannot confirm the bill’s specific definitions, operative provisions, or exceptions.

Potential provisions typically associated with “right to work” bills (not drawn from the text, but common in this policy area)

  • Prohibition on requiring union membership as a condition of employment.
  • Prohibition on payroll dues or fees to be deducted from an employee's wages as a condition of employment or membership.
  • Clarifications around employee choice related to union membership or financial support.
  • Interactions with collective bargaining agreements (e.g., how representation rights operate in workplaces with and without union membership).
  • Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations.
  • Any phased-in timelines or transitional provisions (if applicable).
  • Potential cross-references to unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation frameworks—though these would depend on the bill’s precise language.

Important: The above provisions are not confirmed for LC 4266 specifically. They reflect typical elements of right-to-work statutes in other jurisdictions and illustrate the kinds of changes a bill with this title might seek to implement.

Who would be affected

  • Employees: Those seeking employment or currently employed in workplaces covered by the law.
  • Employers: Businesses operating in jurisdictions where the law would apply.
  • Labor unions and labor organizations: Potential changes to membership, dues collection, and the collective bargaining dynamic.
  • Unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs: If the bill intersects with labor relations, these programs could be affected indirectly through how employment law interacts with insured benefits and coverage.

Procedural and timeline details

  • 2025-01-06: Drafter assigned; Draft on hold.
  • 2025-05-22: (LC) Draft Died in Process.
  • Current status: The draft did not progress beyond initial drafting and did not advance to further readings or committee action in this session.

Bottom line

LC 4266 is publicized as a bill to establish right-to-work laws but the full text and specific provisions are not available here. The bill was introduced in January 2025, experienced initial drafting activity, but the draft ultimately died in process by May 22, 2025, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative process. If you need, I can help monitor whether a similar or revised measure re-emerges in future sessions or locate the full text if it becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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